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e's a powerful nativity set. In this version the wall is removable... not so easily done in Bethlehem.They also make avalable for free some other excellent resources: "voices from the ghetto 2007" a series of personal stories prayers, meditations and songs by Amos Partners in Bethlehem and the surrounding towns of Beit Jala and Beit Sahour. Go and download the song: They've cancelled Christmas (the wall must fall)... it's been playing this AM on my laptop... powerful.
Some thought provoking stuff here. Especially if you are a little (a lot) sick and tired of...
- north american consumeristic views on christmas
- the over the top or the little kid focused christmas productions
- some strains of north american fundamentalism views on israel
- a lot of the stuff / junk that passes for christmas celebrations
Where is that Light that shines in the Darkness?
Is it hidden behind a 25ft high separation wall?
Is it trapped without a travel permit?
Is it labelled a fundamentalist, a terrorist?
Or is it weeping over Abraham’s’ children?Where is that light that shines in the darkness?
Is it hidden by a wall of indifference?
It is trapped behind self-interest and greed?
Is it labelled a victim, of famine, natural disasters and war?
Or is it crying out for justice, truth and compassion?Where is that light that shines in the darkness?
Is it hidden by a mothers arms?
Is it trapped; a refugee, a displaced person?
Is it labelled as the illegitimate child of a teenage mother?
Or does it come creeping into our midst?Where is that light that shines in the darkness?
Is it hidden by the lens I see through?
Is it trapped by my self-image?
Is it labelled by my prejudice and mistrust?
Or is it slowly coming into view.Chris Rose, Amos Trust 2007
1 comment:
Wall...mmm...I would love to see the 4 walls come down on Fortresses called the 'Church Building' The gospel is too good to be kept contained within four walls.
The manger scene (above) has a parallel with our buildings in Christendom.
RoG
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